COL. JOSE ANTONIO ZAPATA MUSEUM

ZAPATA, TX

The Col. Jose Antonio Zapata Museum is located in Zapata, Texas, and is dedicated to the life and accomplishments of Col. Jose Antonio Zapata, a prominent figure in the history of the region. The museum was established in 1976 and is housed in a building that was once the Zapata County Jail.

The museum features exhibits on the life of Col. Zapata, including his military career, his work as a rancher and businessman, and his role in the development of the town of Zapata. Visitors can view artifacts such as military uniforms, weapons, and photographs, as well as personal items belonging to Col. Zapata and his family.

In addition to the exhibits on Col. Zapata, the museum also features displays on the history of Zapata County and the surrounding area. Visitors can learn about the indigenous peoples who once inhabited the region, as well as the Spanish explorers and settlers who arrived in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Overall, the Col. Jose Antonio Zapata Museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Zapata, Texas, and the role that Col. Zapata played in shaping the region.

COL. JOSE ANTONIO ZAPATA MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ZAPATA TX. US MID #8404800279

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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COL. JOSE ANTONIO ZAPATA MUSEUM
HWY 83 AT 6TH AVE.
ZAPATA
TX
78076

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